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Patent GB-2416203-A (GB)
Title: Motion sensor
Inventor: CRONIN NIGEL J
IPC: A61B5/06
Filed: 2004-07-13
Abstract: A motion rate sensor 2 for detecting the movement of an article (e.g. an elongate article such as cable 4) comprises a housing 6 relative to which, in use, the article moves, a detection unit disposed within the housing, the detection unit including a conversion device for generating detector signals caused by the motion of the article, and processing circuitry for outputting motion signals indicative of the rate of movement of the article. The conversion device may operate using variations in optical or light energy, in magnetic fields or radiation intensity (e.g. using low-level radioactivity). The variations may be produced by variations on the surface of the article, such as a random or repetitive pattern. An apparatus and method for calibrating the sensor are also disclosed, as are a system and method for determining the speed of motion of an article using the sensor.
Patent GB-2412454-A (GB)
Title: Coverage of claim expenses in an insurance policy
Inventor: THOMAS BRUCE BRADFORD SCOTT
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2004-08-17
Abstract: A contract providing collateral loss coverage that enables an exchange of money between two parties using a method that defines this coverage as a function of the recovery on an insurance policy. It may provide coverage for loss expenses when a contract of insurance or reinsurance is in force. Standard insurance does not restore the policy holder to the same exact position that existed before loss due to associated costs, limits, deductions. The invention provides a means of financing expenses that are associated with insured loss.
Patent GB-2417958-A (GB)
Title: Hard surface cleaning and disinfecting compositions and a process of cleaning therewith
Inventor: CHEUNG TAK WAI
IPC: C11D1/94
Filed: 2004-09-10
Abstract: Cleaning and disinfecting compositions particularly useful in the treatment of hard surfaces comprise a combination of a quaternary ammonium compound and an acetylenic diol surfactant compound. The quaternary ammonium compound is germicidal. An alcohol ethoxylate, cocoamidopropylamine oxide, a glycol ether, sodium carbonate, monoethanolamine, water are also present. A process of cleaning using the composition is claimed.
Patent GB-2423595-A (GB)
Title: Wristwatch incorporating a personal security alarm
Inventor: TOWNER BRIAN
IPC: G08B5/36
Filed: 2005-02-25
Abstract: A wristwatch incorporates a personal security alarm with audible and visual alarm means. The audible alarm is in the form of a repeated call for help. The face of the watch illuminates and flashes to give a visual indication of the alarm. A push button (A) is provided to activate the alarm. The audible and visual alarms will continue until deactivated by pressing the same button.
Patent GB-2423726-A (GB)
Title: Soccer table with concave curved walls
Inventor: TSAI JERRY
IPC: A63F7/06
Filed: 2005-03-02
Abstract: The present invention provides a soccer table 30 with special entertainment effect. The table frame 40 of the soccer table has a table board 42, two long frames 44 and two short frames 46 mounted on the four sides of the table board. A predetermined number of control shanks 55 are passing through the two long frames 44 and can be translated and turned by player to control multiple shift blocks 56, so that the shift blocks 56 can move a ball on the table board. An inner side of each the short frame 46 is inwards recessed a concave curve surface 60. In the game, when the ball is hit to a curve surface 60, along the curve surface the ball will overfly and bounce to the table board. In addition, by the curve surface, the ball can be moved backward so that it is passed forward.
Patent GB-2408982-A (GB)
Title: Secreted acid phosphatase (sapm) is present only in pathogenic mycobacteria and expressed selectively at acidic ph
Inventor: LIU JUN
IPC: C12N15/57
Filed: 2003-10-09
Abstract: The invention relates to an isolated DNA construct, comprising a mycobacterium secreted acid phosphatase promoter or promoter fragment which is inducible by low pH. This invention further relates to diagnostic methods and vaccines for treatment or prophylaxis of pathogenic mycobacterial disease or infection. This invention also provides for methods of screening for compounds capable of modulating the activity, production or secretion of a mycobacterium secreted acid phosphatase.
Patent GB-2409676-A (GB)
Title: A process for simultaneous recovery of chromium and iron from chromite ore processing residue
Inventor: KALARICAL JANARDHANAN SREERAM
IPC: C22B34/32
Filed: 2003-10-22
Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for simultaneous recovery of chromium and iron from Chromite Ore Processing Residue (COPR) and more particularly, the present invention relates to an economical and environment-friendly process for recovering chromium as a chromite salt and iron as an iron salt from non-leachable Chromite Ore Processing Residiue and avoids landfilling of toxic metals. The process includes treatment of the COPR with sodium-hydroxide (and Na nitrate or nitrite) at a temperature of above 350{C, followed by aqueous leaching, thereby obtaining a chromite solution and an iron rich solid residue. After liquid/solid separation a chromite salt powder is obtained by drying the liquid. The iron rich residue is dissolved in mineral acid and treated with sodium sulfate to obtain an iron salt solution and a solid residue.
Patent GB-2431102-A (GB)
Title: Flow separating member for heat exchanger in shower tray
Inventor: RUTHERFORD MATTHEW STEPHEN
IPC: A47K3/40
Filed: 2005-10-12
Abstract: A shower tray is provided associated closely with an enclosed vessel 24 into which vessel the used shower water drains via an inlet path 4 before passing out of the vessel via a drain path 5. The drain path 5 is substantially in-line with the inlet path 4, and the cavity of the vessel 24 is substantially not in-line with the inlet and drain paths. The used shower water is induced to flow in a controlled manner substantially throughout the vessel's cavity and a flow-separating member 10 is provided in the vessel between the inlet 4 and drain 5 paths. The flow-separating member 10 defines a separate flow path on its each side, that is a flow path on the one side for the used shower water that has yet to pass substantially through the vessel and on the other side for the used shower water that has already passed substantially through the vessel.
Patent GB-2421168-A (GB)
Title: Saddle and saddle panel mounting plate
Inventor: KEMPSELL DAVID
IPC: B68C1/02
Filed: 2005-12-20
Abstract: The saddle comprises a saddle tree 20 and a plurality of saddle panels 5 each having a saddle panel mounting plate 200. Each panel is mountable upon the tree by means of the saddle panel mounting plate which is releasably attached to the tree via a fastener secured in holes 201 and 204. In use the plate passes through an elongate slot (203, fig 6) in the panel. The mounting plate has a generally elongate body with a fan-shaped head extending therefrom.
Patent GB-2435984-A (GB)
Title: Service characteristic evaluation in a cellular communication system
Inventor: GIL JOSE LUIS
IPC: H04L12/26
Filed: 2006-03-06
Abstract: A cellular communication system 100 comprises a service evaluation server 117 for performing service characteristic evaluation. The server 117 comprises a profile store which stores different service characteristic profiles for a plurality of remote stations. Each service characteristic may correspond to a service level agreement. The server 117 determines a set of measurement operations for a remote station 101 in response to a service characteristic profile for the remote station 101. The server 117 then determines a set of measurement commands corresponding to the measurement operations and transmits the set of measurement commands to the remote station 101. The remote station 101 decodes the commands, performs the measurement operations and transmits the resulting measurement data to the server 117. The server 117 receives the measurement data and determines an experienced service characteristic profile for the remote station 101 in response to the measurement data.
Patent GB-2431840-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for configuring a communication channel
Inventor: HARRIS CHRISTOPHER
IPC: H04B1/69
Filed: 2006-08-07
Abstract: A method of configuring a communication channel prior to the transmission of an input signal along the communication channel, the communication channel comprising a plurality of sub-channels, the method comprising determining the strength of the input signal and in accordance with the determined signal strength, selecting a set of the plurality of sub-channels and transmitting said input signal along the set of sub-channels in parallel, wherein each of the sub-channels has a predetermined noise characteristic such that the set of selected sub-channels exhibits a combined noise characteristic in which the standard deviation of the noise is proportional to the signal strength.
Patent GB-2440897-A (GB)
Title: Cigarette smoke containment device
Inventor: GUHMAN AKRAM
IPC: A24F13/02
Filed: 2006-08-18
Abstract: A device that traps and stores the smoke which is produced when a cigarette is smoked to prevent the harmful effects of secondary smoke inhalation by non-smokers (passive smoking) has a housing in which a cigarette 24 can be held. A mouthpiece 25 is provided through which smoke can be inhaled by the smoker and exhaled back into the housing. The flows of air into the housing and of smoke out of and within the housing are controlled by a system of one way valves 9, 10, 22, 23, 31 and a fan 11. A chamber 1 within the housing has a motorised piston mechanism 7 to compress the smoke and push it into a removable storage container 18. An overload tank 30 is also provided to temporarily hold the smoke while the piston is operating, releasing the smoke into the piston chamber 1 when the piston contacts the pressure release switch 6. A refillable gas lighter 28 may be provided to light a cigarette placed within the device. Smoke can be released from the storage container 18 through a smoke release nozzle 21.
Patent GB-2441295-A (GB)
Title: Indicating glove
Inventor: IZARD MATTHEW
IPC: A41D19/00
Filed: 2006-08-31
Abstract: An LED module (2), mounted on the back of an all weather glove (5), contains one or more LED's (3) and houses a battery (4) to power them. An ON / OFF toggle switch (1) is mounted on the side of the forefinger of the glove (5), such that the wearer may operate it with their thumb. The LED's (3) may flash at a similar speed to a car indicator. The glove (5) may be either full finger length or half finger. The invention is a safety device which may be worn by cyclists to increase their visibility when turning; the glove (5) will be clearly visible to other traffic when the cyclist raises their arm in the normal way to indicate intention to turn.
Patent GB-2431262-A (GB)
Title: Detecting correctable errors and logging information relating to their location in memory
Inventor: GUPTA SAURABH
IPC: G06F11/22
Filed: 2006-10-12
Abstract: The invention consists of a method and system for logging recoverable errors in an information handling system. The system includes a central processing unit, a chipset coupled to the central processing unit, and at least one chipset memory unit coupled to and associated with the chipset. The system also includes a Baseboard Management Controller (BMC), and a memory unit containing a Basic Input Output System (BIOS). A System Management Interrupt (SMI) is periodically invoked which initiates the scanning of a status register to detect whether a recoverable error has occurred. If one is detected, the system logs the recoverable error in a memory unit associated with the baseboard management controller. The system logs information that indicates a source of the recoverable error and that source's location, If no recoverable errors are detected, the system transmits a communication indicating this.
Patent GB-2442770-A (GB)
Title: Mixed ship propulsion system
Inventor: PLC ROLLS-ROYCE
IPC: B63H23/24
Filed: 2006-10-13
Abstract: A mixed propulsion system for a seagoing vessel such as a liquid natural gas carrier including a gas turbine engine is described. The vessel has at least one electric propulsion drive 2,4 and a plurality of prime movers 20,22,24,26, such as gas turbine, steam turbine, and diesel engine, each coupled directly to drive an electrical generator G1 ,G2,G3,G4. The outputs of the several generators G1 ,G2,G3,G4 are connected to at least two electricity distribution switchboards 28,30 to supply the power requirements of the vessel, and each electric propulsion drive 2,4 is cross-coupled to receive power selectively from either switchboard 28,30 such that in the event of a single failure in a switchboard or prime mover or both power can be maintained to both propulsion drives 2,4.
Patent GB-2442946-A (GB)
Title: Laser printable self-mailer
Inventor: WRIGLEY THOMAS
IPC: B42D15/08
Filed: 2006-10-20
Abstract: A self-mailer for non-impact printing comprising a unitary paper sheet with first and second faces, being printed on one face and foldable so that the address is visible on the outside and the remainder of the printed matter is sealed inside, the adhesive being applied to one face so that parts of the mailer adhere to other parts of the mailer through cut outs areas 5, 6. 7, 8. Preferably the mailer has three parallel fold lines 13, 14, 15 forming four panels 9, 10, 11, 12. The two bottom panels 9, 10 may enclose information, the address may be provided on the top panel 12 and the two top panels 11, 12 may form a security flap. Perforated fold lines 16, 17 along the side edges may form detachable stubs 18, 19. A hatched area 22 may be provided on the second face corresponding with the printed area.
Patent GB-2444046-A (GB)
Title: Folding top for a cabriolet
Inventor: TURNER OLIVER
IPC: B60J10/90
Filed: 2006-11-22
Abstract: A flexible seal 8 for sealing a side panel (6, figures 1 and 2) to a vehicle body is supported by a wire 11 which sits in a channel 10 in the seal 8 and is connected at one end to a rigid part (7) of the top's framework and at its other end to the tension bow (4) via a coil spring 13. The spring 13 holds the wire 11 taut while the top is erected. The presence of the wire enhances water leak and wind noise performance of the seal 8.
Patent GB-2446460-A (GB)
Title: Fibre optic scope intubation training aid
Inventor: WIGHTMAN PAUL
IPC: G09B23/28
Filed: 2007-02-09
Abstract: A training aid for training intubation of a steerable elongate element such as an endoscope into a human or animal body, is made up of a plurality of articulatable interconnected elements 20, each of generally tubular form and having a restricted internal aperture 30 therein. Each element 20 comprises a male portion (22, figure 4) at one end and a female portion (24) at the other, the male portion being engaged or engageable with the female portion of an adjacent element to allow said articulating movement. The training aid closely replicates a lumen in a human or animal body. The articulatable nature of the interconnecting elements allows a wide range of different shaped paths to be set up.
Patent GB-2436374-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle immobiliser apparatus
Inventor: SHIMOMURA TOSHIO
IPC: B60R25/043
Filed: 2007-03-08
Abstract: A vehicle security apparatus is equipped with an immobiliser ECU 11, a remote security ECU 12, a communication ECU 13. The immobiliser ECU 11 controls prohibition and permission of a drive operation of an engine 30 based upon an identification signal transmitted from an electronic key 40. The immobiliser ECU 11 also controls the prohibition and permission of the drive operation of the engine 30 based upon a remote set signal and a remote unset signal, which are transmitted from a base station 50. In a case that the immobilizer ECU 11 prohibits the drive operation of the engine 30 based upon the identification signal of the key 40, even when the remote unset signal is outputted, the immobilizer ECU 11 maintains to prohibit the drive operation of the engine 30. A cell phone 70 may be used to send a signal to the control centre 60 to set the state of the immobiliser 11 if, for example, the car is stolen.
Patent GB-2447469-A (GB)
Title: Handling TCP transmissions by determination of a sending or receiving nodes congestion avoidance capabilities
Inventor: GRANOVSKY YURI
IPC: H04L12/26
Filed: 2007-03-14
Abstract: A node intermediate a sending and receiving node intercepts packets sent under TCP, and determines whether the sending or receiving node is employing so-called "transmission loss assessment" (TLA) involving, e.g. the TCP Westwood process using Fair Share Estimates (FSE), where a node responds differently to perceived random packet losses (duplicate ACK messages received) or a timeout event indicating network congestion. The congestion window (cwnd) of the sender is reduced in the latter case but not in the former. Hence the intermediate node randomly drops one of the intercepted packets and then examines the window size of succeeding packets from the original sender or the recipient, depending on which is being investigated, to determine if cwnd has been altered and therefore if the node supports TLA. If the node does not use TLA, the intermediate node provides this service for the node.
Patent GB-2437396-A (GB)
Title: High performance reflective optical encoder
Inventor: WONG WENG FEI
IPC: G01D5/26
Filed: 2007-04-16
Abstract: An optical encoder (200) includes an emitter (102), a first lens (110), a detector (104), a second lens (112), and a protrusion (202). The emitter emits light which is directed by the first lens to a code scale (120) for reflection. The reflected light is directed by the second lens to the detector. The detector detects the reflected light from the code scale. The protrusion is between the first lens and the second lens. The protrusion defines at least one surface (203) that refracts stray light (119, 205) from the emitter away from the detector. Accordingly, the stray light does not reach the detector; thus the detector can operate more effectively.
Patent GB-2433866-A (GB)
Title: Plant feeding apparatus
Inventor: MEIDER JOSEPH HENRY GEORGE
IPC: A01G27/00
Filed: 2007-04-23
Abstract: Plant feeding apparatus including a hollow conical terracotta feeding member (10) with an open top which can be filled with plant feed, and located in growing media for a plant. A reservoir member (12) in the form of a sphere with a short pipe (14) extending therefrom, can be filled with plant feed and located to rest on top of the feeding member (10), with the pipe (14) extending into plant feed in the member (10).
Patent GB-2438299-A (GB)
Title: Corner clamp with reversible jaws
Inventor: DEMING DANIEL M
IPC: B25B5/14
Filed: 2007-05-14
Abstract: A multi-purpose reversible clamp 100 comprises a threaded rod 101 having an actuating handle 103 fixed at a first end, and a first jaw 105 mounted on the threaded rod above the handle, the first jaw including a pair of orthogonally arranged surfaces 109a, 109b for engaging workpiece surfaces that form an outer corner of a corner workpiece. The first jaw also has at least one additional clamping surface 111a, 111b in a plane (113, fig 2) generally orthogonal to a longitudinal axis 112 of the rod. A second jaw 117 mounted on the rod includes a second pair of orthogonally arranged surfaces 121a, 121b for engaging workpiece surfaces that form an inner corner of the corner workpiece, the second jaw also having a portion 119 for cooperating with the at least on additional clamping surface of the first jaw for clamping opposite sides of a workpiece between them (see fig 4).
Patent GB-2443037-A (GB)
Title: Selectively broadcasting a plurality of digital media in a computer network
Inventor: O'BOYLE RONAN
IPC: H04N7/16
Filed: 2007-06-11
Abstract: The system comprises a storage server for receiving a plurality of digital media and XML representations thereof, and a broadcast server for selectively broadcasting the digital media to one or more display devices. A list schedule is generated on the storage server from the XML representations as an XML message for listing the order of play of each digital medium. The broadcast server receives the list schedule and a copy of each digital media from the storage server and generates a program play list schedule as an XML message from the list schedule. The broadcast server selectively transmits the digital media to one or more display devices in the computer network based on the program play list schedule.
Patent GB-2437199-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatus for distributing link-state information associated with a wireless mesh network
Inventor: CONNER STEVEN W
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2005-12-20
Abstract: Embodiments of methods and apparatus for distributing link-state information associated with a wireless mesh network are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.
Patent GB-2446236-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible stroller with folding protection guard
Inventor: CHEN SHUN-MIN
IPC: B62B7/08
Filed: 2007-07-30
Abstract: A child's stroller comprises a linkage assembly with a first link 22 of the linkage pivotally connecting between a handle 14 and a protecting guard 24 and a second link 21 of the linkage pivotally connecting between a front frame 12 and the protecting guard. During the folding process of the stroller, the first and the second links drive the protecting guard to move and rotate to a position that is substantially parallel with the handle, the front frame, a rear frame 11, and a bottom frame 13, bringing the stroller to a smallest size when in the folded position (see figure 6). The protecting guard may comprise two armrests and a tray, and the seat assembly may comprise a seat frame which is pivotally connected with the front frame and protecting guard.
Patent GB-2451507-A (GB)
Title: Fuel additive
Inventor: RAE ALAN
IPC: C10L1/182
Filed: 2007-08-03
Abstract: There is provided a fuel additive comprising: (i) one or more alcohols having at least 6 carbon atoms; (ii) one or more fatty acid alkanolamides; and optionally (iii) one or more alkoxylated fatty acids. Instead of including component (iii), the composition may be substantially free of fatty acids. The additive is usable with gasoline or diesel and is intended to reduce emissions.
Patent GB-2451884-A (GB)
Title: A Semiconductor Device and a Method of Manufacture Thereof
Inventor: SMEETON TIM MICHAEL
IPC: H01L21/20
Filed: 2007-08-16
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device comprises depositing a semiconductor layer over a semiconductor surface (1). The semiconductor surface has at least one first region (2) having a first value of average surface lattice parameter and at least one second region (3) having a second value of average surface lattice parameter different from the first value. The semiconductor layer is deposited to a thickness such that self-organised islands (6,7) form over both the at least one first region (2) and the at least one second region (3). The difference in the average surface lattice parameter between the two regions means that the self-organised islands over the first region have a first average value of a parameter (such as height, width, shape, etc.) and the self-organised islands over the second region have a second average value of the parameter different from the first value. A capping layer (8) is then deposited over the self-organised islands (6,7). The capping layer (8) has a greater forbidden bandgap than the self-organised islands whereby the self-organised islands form quantum dots. The quantum dots over the first region have different properties, for example different optical properties, from the quantum dots over the second region as a consequence of the difference(s) between the self-organised islands over the first region and the self-organised islands over the second region. The device can be a light-emitting, a light-sensitive or a memory device.